adolescence and growing up

Her films like 'Lady Bird' and 'Barbie' intricately explore the complexities of identity, self-discovery, and the turbulent transition from adolescence to adulthood.

She crafts deeply intimate portraits of adolescent identity and coming-of-age, particularly exploring queer experiences and self-realization in films like 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Tomboy.'

His sensory and emotionally charged filmmaking captures the awakening and vulnerability of adolescence, most notably in 'Call Me By Your Name' and 'I Am Love.'